NASA Student Launch 2018-2019Preliminary Design Review (PDR)

Presentation

Length (feet)

Diameter (inches)Mass(lbs)

Motor Selection

Recovery SystemPredicted

Altitude (feet)Vehicle

MaterialCG CP

Outer Inner Drogue (in)

Main(in)

7.75 5.52 5.36 14.38 AeroTech K560W 15 58 5280 Carbon Fiber 40 27

Static Stability Margin: 2.35

Motor: AeroTech K560W

Thrust to Weight Ratio: 7.7

Exit Rail velocity: 56 ft/s

Motor Selection and Justification

Nose Cone [0.97lb]

Payload Section [3.39lb]

Recovery Section [3.47lb]

ADAS [3.3lb]

Thrust Section [3.25lb]

High-Level Payload Flowchart

Preliminary Payload Design

Tank Treads

Bulldozer (Soil Collection)

Method

Electrical Components

Housing Unit

Rover Deployment System and Exit

RampRover Battery

Actuated Landing Correction (ALC)

Recovery/Mission Performance Predictions

● Dual deployment design● Satisfies drift, and landing

energy requirements

58in Main Parachute, 15in Drogue Parachute

ADaptive Aerobraking System (ADAS)● Fully deployed dual, semi-circular fins● Increases cross sectional area by 25%, thus

increasing drag and decreasing speed ● Allows the rocket to reach the desired altitude by

doing real-time calculations

Thrust Section

Requirements Compliance Plan● Strictly adhere to verification plans

● Conduct extensive tests during development and before deployment as

outlined in Section 6 of the PDR

● Demonstrate adherence to NASA handbook requirements, including the High

Power Rocket Safety Code

● Abide by safety manual and ensure that all members complete safety training

and adhere to best practices

Budget and Funding● UCSC’s Giving Day event● GoFundMe● Combined, raised over $5,000● Refer to section 6.2 for details about budget

○ Estimated cost of rocket: $933○ Estimated total cost, including transportation: $5333.70

● Financial outreach program○ Establish sponsorships with companies○ Capital grants, material discounts○ Partner with local and non-local businesses

OutreachTo support our continuing mission to promote diverse STEM education, the team hosts various outreach events for students of all ages, at the University and in the local community. Events usually include launching paper rockets and other hands-on activities. Topics discussed include the history, science, and significance of rocketry, past and future NASA missions, and other space endeavors. We also mentor local robotics and rocketry teams, lending our knowledge to guide the next generation of scientists and engineers. The team also focuses on bringing diversity and gender representation to STEM through directed outreach. We hope that this will create a brighter future.